FALCONS FALL TO LIONS IN ATLANTA

The Atlanta Falcons were edged by the Detroit Lions 23-22 in NFL action on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons’ record now stands at a dismal 1-6 for the 2020 season; they are 0-4 at home. They’ll return to action this Thursday night in Charlotte, North Carolina with a match against the Carolina Panthers; kick off is set for 8:20 pm.